Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia Forte has 41 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
41
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have 2 problems with my 2017 Kia Forte sedan: 1) They have put an "environmentally friendly" coati... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving with the phone plugged in o... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On [XXX] at [XXX], I was driving on [XXX] , when I noticed smoke come from the left side of the inte... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Unknown, can’t see the road at night due to the headlights not aimed towards the right direction the... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | -Airbags did not deploy. -The car is available for inspection. -The driver was put at significant ri... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Unknown |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The light that marks the low oil of the engine, never turned on and the engine’s time belt was damag... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I keep having issues with the crankshaft pulley and the drive belt. |
| Feb 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the low oil pressure and... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1. The knock sensor failed. As a consequence the vehicle will not run properly. 2. The vehicle has... |
| Sep 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car does not turn off. Put car in park, remove key, still running. Change gears, step on brake, park... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I am writing to you today regarding a persistent issue I'm experiencing with my 2017 Kia Forte. On s... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Headlights started to flicker off and on after using the blinkers. Just randomly. The alarm won't ar... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The head light turn off occasionally when the turn signal is used and does not always come back on w... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Starting around 50k mileage, the engine experienced misfire-like issues: rough idling & transitory r... |
| May 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2017 KIA FORTE IS A EASY TARGET FOR THE " KIA BOYS" HERE IN COLUMBUS OHIO.. MY CAR WAS A VICTIM O... |
| Apr 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING DOWN 84TH ST AND CAME TO THE LIGHT ON 84TH AND PACIFIC AVE AND THE ENGINE WANTED TO DI... |
| Nov 29, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK LATCH WILL NO LONGER WORKS , SO THE TRUNK OF MY CAR IS OPENED. THE BUTTON ON THE... |
| Jul 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The trunk seal is not functioning properly. Water gets into lighting and causes mold in truck. |